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High Protein Cottage Cheese Pasta Salad

Taralynn
This high protein pasta salad is packed with protein pasta, lean ground beef, cottage cheese, roasted corn, and fresh vegetables.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine American
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 400 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 6 Cups cooked protein pasta, chilled
  • 1 Pound Organic Ground Beef 93% lean
  • 2 Cups Cottage Cheese 4 % or up for extra creamy
  • 2 cups Roasted Corn
  • 1 1/2 Cups Cucumber, chopped
  • 1 1/2 Cups Tomatoes, Chopped
  • 1/4 Cup Red Onion, Diced
  • 1 Tablespoon Arctic Seasoning or more to taste

Instructions
 

  • Cook the protein pasta according to the package instructions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and chill.
  • Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Season lightly with salt and black pepper.
  • Using the same skillet, cook the corn until lightly roasted. Allow the beef and corn to cool.
  • Add the chilled pasta, cottage cheese, ground beef, and roasted corn to a large mixing bowl. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon Arctic Seasoning and toss to combine.
  • Fold in the cucumber, tomatoes, and red onion.
  • Drizzle with the olive oil and add additional Arctic Seasoning to taste.
  • Mix until everything is evenly coated.
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

The biggest nutritional count variables are:
  • The brand of protein pasta (some have 10g protein per serving, others have 17–20g)
  • The fat percentage of the ground beef
  • The cottage cheese brand
Notes
  • This pasta salad is best served chilled.
  • Perfect for meal prep, pool days, picnics, and summer lunches.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 2CupsCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 35gFat: 20gFiber: 8gSugar: 4g
Keyword high protein, cottage cheese, healthy, pasta salad, lunch, dinner
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